Meaning of the word wastes in English

What does wastes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wastes

US /weɪsts/
UK /weɪsts/

Noun

unwanted or unusable material, substances, or by-products

Example:
The factory produces a lot of chemical wastes.
Household wastes should be properly disposed of.

Verb

use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose

Example:
He wastes his money on gambling.
She wastes no time in getting things done.